Iran vows to continue uranium enrichment after US strikes

In late June 2025, the United States conducted a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites, specifically Fordow and Natanz. The strikes involved bunker-buster bombs deployed by American B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles launched from US submarines. Following the attacks, satellite imagery revealed ongoing activity at the Fordow site, with Iranian personnel seen working near the impacted areas. Despite the bombings, reports indicated that Iranian officials claimed the damage was less severe than anticipated, suggesting that the nuclear program could soon be operational again. The International Atomic Energy Agency asserted that the attacks did not completely destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities and that enrichment efforts could resume within months, contradicting earlier statements from US officials about the long-term impact of the strikes. Iran's foreign minister made it clear that the country remains committed to its uranium enrichment program, framing it as a matter of national pride and demanding assurances from the US to refrain from further military actions in exchange for potential negotiations to resolve tensions. The conflicting assessments of the airstrikes’ effectiveness led to a heated debate in media coverage, with different outlets portraying the events in varying lights, impacting public perception of the military action taken against Iran.